Lets see some pics of your bird dogs

Post by **MuleyMadness** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 7:43 pm

Tis a bummer,

Don Fischer · Post by **Don Fischer** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 10:05 pm

Sorry to hear about your dog. Dog's make this world a better place.

bigbuck92 · Post by **bigbuck92** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 8:02 am

sorry to here about that buddy. i know its gonna be way hard for me when my dog goes.

Mark · Post by **Mark** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 9:08 am

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.

There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.

There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.

The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

(author unknown)

Post by **Hiker** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 9:59 am

a_bow_nut, Sorry to hear about Gage. I had a black lab as a kid and I still miss him to this day.

NONYA · Post by **NONYA** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 12:33 pm

Im sure rainbow bridge is chopped full of winged birds and bloody deer legs cuz i have a kennel of springers there to keep him company,Gage is in good company BowNut.

Post by **a_bow_nut** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 4:37 pm

Thanks everybody it's been a hard couple of days to say the least.

Mark,

That is a great post. It really warmed my heart.
Here is one that my brother (treetop) sent me .

>A Dog's Purpose - from a 4 year old
>
>Being a veterinarian, I was called to examine a ten year old Irish
>wolfhound named Belker.
>
>The dog's owners, Ron, his wife Lisa and their little boy, Shane, were
>all very attached to Belker and they were hoping for a miracle.
>
>I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family
>we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the
>euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.
>
>As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be
>good for the four-year-old Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as
>though Shane might learn something from the experience.
>
>The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family
>surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last
>time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on.
>
>Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away.
>
>The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any
>difficulty or confusion.
>
>We sat together for a while after Belker's death, wondering aloud about
>the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives. Shane, who
>had been listening quietly, piped up, "I know why."
>
>Startled, we all turned to him. What came out of his mouth next stunned
>me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation.
>
>He said, "People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life
>-- like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?" The
>four-year-old continued, "Well, dogs already know how to do that, so
>they don't have to stay as long."
>
>Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the
>rest to God.

So when you guy's see you pets next give them an extra pat on the head for me please.

Post by **killerbee** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 7:56 pm

a-bow-nut and mark jones great post !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

bigbuck92 · Post by **bigbuck92** » Tue Feb 13, 2007 8:29 pm

wow those storys are real good. i was just thinkin bout my old dog roofus when i was reading those. ive only lost one dog so far and i still get something in my eye thinking bout him.

Ras · Post by **Ras** » Wed Feb 14, 2007 3:37 pm

I first read "Rainbow Bridge" last April when I lost my 13 1/2 y.o. chocolate lab. Can't even bring myself to read it now; hopefully not for a long, long time.

Again, sorry for your loss.

Ras